Hi all, how have you been getting on with your appointments? I've had a pain in my left breast for a few months, the frequency of the pain is increasing but I couldn't feel any lumps. I went to the GP on Thursday and she couldn't feel a lump either but did say my left did feel different to my right. I have a lot of family history for breast cancer. I got a letter from the GP today to confirm the referral and that I'll hear within 2 weeks and the wording has got my quite panicked. I can't decide if I should tell my family (my husband knows) and whether I should take someone with me, just in case, if you know what I mean. Trouble is I have two daughters so if my husband came with me we'd have to tell someone, but we haven't left the children with anyone for more than an hour because of social distancing. (My mum is also due to go on holiday for 2 weeks on Wednesday so couldn't be any help so should I worry her?) I'm 37 and my cousin was diagnosed at 34/35.

Hi emily 486 

I had my appointment today for a lump in my left breast. I had a similar dilemma to you regarding whether to take my husband and my daughter (don't have any close family to leave her with and don't want to tell any of my friends  anything until I have results). I decided to get him to drop me off and wait in the car park instead as the letter from my trust said that because of Covid they would prefer for patients to come on their own. No one else that was there had brought anyone else either. I was a nervous wreck but it was OK . I had a mammogram, ultrasound and core biopsy and have to go back on Thursday for another core biopsy on my other breast as the mammogram highlighted some calcifications. For these tests I wouldn't have been able to have had either in with me. Maybe your husband and daughters could wait in the car park for you - I felt better knowing that he was nearby even if not in the building. It's a horrible situation to be in. I hope that your appointment comes through quickly for you as this waiting bit is awful. X

Thank you for the reply. I did think it may be best to wait for the referral letter and see what it says about having someone accompany you. That's a good idea for them to be nearby. I'm worried I won't feel up to driving afterwards so having him there would help that worry at least. 
Fingers crossed for your appointment on Thursday 

Hi emily and tinypud,

Thinking of you both. I'm in somewhat of a similar situation. I've felt a pain in my left breast for a few months now, which at first was without a lump, but just two weekends ago I've felt a lump. Had a mammogram and ultrasound which ruled out anything cyst like (unfortunately - was hoping that's all it would be!) so now I'm going back to the clinic for a biopsy on Wednesday.

I'm a bloody mess, my nerves are all over the place and I feel so consumed by it all. Quite sucks having to tackle these appointments alone as well. It seemed the radiologist at the time suspected a fibroadenoma but of course they can't guarantee anything until biopsy results. My thoughts are all over the place. I don't want to dwell on the negative because I'm so afraid I'll make that my reality, but don't want to think positively because I don't want to jinx it and be let down if it is bad news. Wish I could wish it all away!

Hope you both are well and fingers crossed all turns out benign for us.

x kirsty

I'm 13 weeks pregnant and have swollen glands under armpit so went to doc she said that's normal but then felt breast and said she thinks she feels a cyst so is sending me for an urgent referral for a breast check..I didn't even know I had a lump.as I cant feel it..cery scared how and cryed most of.today..have 4 kids at home and one on the way..so.scared it's bad news....anyone else ever been in my situation 

Hi,

I have had breast cysts for many years now. If it is a cyst you have, my understanding is that they do not increase the risk of breast cancer in any way.

I have had some very large ones which have had to be syringed. This happens at the ultrasound appointment (for me) and then I go home.

I hope that provides you with some comfort. 

I went for the check and he said it feel like a sabastucus cyst said he will still send me.for a mamgram but no need to worry

Fingers crossed for you. 

I'm there tomorrow for mine.

Are you going for a breast check aswell